Employment

St Paul’s Grammar School has a dynamic workplace, which offers its staff a caring Christian environment.

Applying for current openings

• Please download this form and email to hr@stpauls.nsw.edu.au when applying for a position at St Paul's. Please note to complete checklist on bottom of page 2.
• Should applicants be successful in gaining an interview they will need to have completed a Working With Children. Please visit https://check.kids.nsw.gov.au/background-check-consent.php to complete online, then sign and return to school prior to interview.

All staff are employed under the applicable Multi Enterprise Agreement (Click here to read Teaching - Support/Organisational) which clearly outlines all working conditions and have signed a Declaration of Faith.

St Paul’s recognises the importance of Family Work Life Balance and is the first school in NSW to be accredited as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace by the Australian Breastfeeding Association.

St Paul’s is dedicated to providing a comprehensive Professional Development programme, designed annually to suit the current needs of staff. It encompasses areas such as best practice in education, Christian perspectives, welfare, technology, OH&S and compliance issues. Training through external providers is also encouraged to ensure our staff are equipped to face the challenges of a modern school. Such training supports staff in their KLA, area of speciality or assists them in reaching their career aspirations.  Being an IB (International Baccalaureate) World School, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma to students, we support our staff by providing extensive, on going training, both curriculum area specific and general in nature. Such training is fully funded and offered both internally and by the IBO, often provided in overseas locations. New Staff are offered opportunities for mentoring to ensure a smooth transition into the school.

Opportunities at St Paul’s for the development of staff go beyond the training room with real life experiences offered including participation in Cultural Tours (Egypt and Europe), Language Tours (Noumea, Spain, China), service oriented trips (Tanzania), Tall Ship 3-day sailing experience, Duke of Edinburgh hikes (including hikes New Zealand) as well as teaching opportunities in our Sister Schools in China.

Staff are encouraged to develop their skills and utilise their gifts in areas they find rewarding. Such roles within St Paul’s are many and varied and include, but not limited to, Year Deans, House Patrons, leading in Co-curricular areas of Sport, Christian Fellowship, Debating, Chess and in the various Performing Arts activities and groups. Christian Fellowship groups are offered for both staff and students.

St Paul’s advertises all position openings on www.seek.com.au as well as this web site. People wishing to apply for an advertised permanent position can do so by following the procedure outlined in the advertisement.

Casual Teaching at St Paul 's Grammar School

St Paul 's recognises the importance of having professional teachers on whom they can call for casual work when the need arises. We therefore welcome applications from enthusiastic, competent teachers.

People wishing to apply for casual work at St Paul's must:

• Have a teaching degree and where necessary, a qualification approved by the NSW Institute of Teachers;
• Be actively involved in a community of Christian faith; and
• Be willing to undergo a “Working with Children” check.

Applications for High School (Year 7 to Year 12 )casual teaching should include a brief cover letter and CV and be marked to the attention of:

Mrs Karen Keogh
karen.keogh@stpauls.nsw.edu.au
Director Planning & Organisation (P-12)
St Paul's Grammar School
Locked Bag 8016
Penrith NSW 2751

Applications for Junior School (Pre K to Year 6) casual teaching should include a brief cover letter and CV and be marked to the attention of:

Mr Brendan Gorman
brendan.gorman@stpauls.nsw.edu.au
Assistant Director of Planning & Organisation (P-12)
St Paul's Grammar School
Locked Bag 8016
Penrith NSW 2751

Applicants may then be called for an interview and will be asked to provide at the time of interview:

• Academic Transcript(s) (copy signed by a Justice of the Peace)
• Identification, usually a birth certificate or current passport and photo driver's licence (copies signed by a Justice of the Peace)
• Other current certificates as deemed useful, for example:
  • Child Protection Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Chemical Safety Certificate

Limited interviews are conducted all year round however, it is recommended that parties interested apply at the beginning of the calendar year.